[BhoysFC1995]

the black caps (new zealand) and Pakistan are the main attractions

theres a new cup to be called the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, set to be an annual three-match limited-overs series.

this year it will be in australia, with me hopefully attending the third match dec 10th at the gabba. i am quit excited about this!

the 26 yr running VB series will be shorted, must to everyone's liking i am sure, to 6 preliminary matches (was 8). the teams are australia, Pakistan and West Indies.

btw, its pretty interesting to find out the story behind the chappells-

The Chappell name entered New Zealand cricket folklore in 1981 when Australian captain Greg Chappell ordered younger brother Trevor to bowl an under-arm delivery along the pitch on the last ball of a limited-overs international when the Kiwis needed six runs to win.

New Zealand tailender Brian McKechnie could only block the ball, giving Australia the win.

The under-arm delivery wasn't illegal but was considered contrary to the spirit of cricket. It has since been banned.

The episode soured sporting and political relations between the neighboring countries for several years, with Rob Muldoon, New Zealand prime minister at the time, describing it as the "most disgusting incident I can recall in cricket."

full schedule here

[Craig the Aussie]

Further on the Chappells - both Greg and his older brother Ian captained Australia in teh 1970's to early 80's, and were involved in the World Series Cricket breakaway.

Their grandfather Victor Richardson was also an Australian captain, as well as representing South Australia at baseball, lacrosse and football (Aussie Rules).

One of their son's (not sure if it is Greg or Ian's) is playing baseball in the US - either college or minor league

[OldFanatic]

Bump. Move to cricket forum.